500 Years of Reformation

500 years of Reformation will be celebrated everywhere in 2017, and Leipzig will be no exception. The city is the site of Martin Luther’s appearance in the famous Disputation that confirmed his final break with the Roman Catholic Church. Come to Leipzig and follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach, an avowed Lutheran! Exhibitions, music festivals, the Kirchentag on the Way and many other events will bring history alive as they look to the future.

360° panorama TITANIC

The Panometer Leipzig is taking its visitors on another journey beneath the waves (until the end of 2017). The TITANIC 360° Panorama revisits the most famous shipwreck of all time and shows the ocean giant as it is today – 105 years after the catastrophe – at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The celebrated panoramic artist Yadegar Asisi is not only presenting the subject of the luxury liner’s demise, but also exploring the age-old human fascination with mastering nature.

Spinnerei Gallery Tour

On 16 and 17 September, the international art scene will get together once again in Leipzig for the Spinnerei’s now popular autumn gallery. The site of what was once the largest cotton mill in continental Europe is now home to more than 100 artists’ studios, 11 galleries, numerous exhibition spaces and design workshops.

All the galleries will open new exhibitions for the Spinnerei gallery tour.

Monday Concerts at the Bach Monument

Free Admission

Every year in summer, the Monday Concerts at the Bach Monument take place outside St. Thomas Church. For the free of charge event, visitors can bring their own chair and enjoy live music by renowned national and international artists.

If the weather is bad, the concert will take place inside St. Thomas Church. Nine concerts from Bach to Blues await your visit every Monday in July and August at 7 pm with free admission.

The Starter Space in the city centre

A playground for Leipzig’s creatives

This spring, the Leipzig Starter Space opened its doors in the “Höfe am Brühl” shopping mall in Leipzig’s city centre. Find limited edition products – technology, design and lifestyle – that will make your life a little better and prettier. A hybrid between a concept store and a popup store, it provides a showroom for Leipzig’s creatives to put their best ideas, designs, products and gadgets to the test. The offers in the store are changed every two weeks, continuously adding to the product range. Open until September 2017.

G2 Art Space

New Leipzig School on display

The new G2 Art Space opposite St. Thomas Church presents over 50 artworks from the Hildebrand Collection.

The private non-profit institution is supporting contemporary visual art, emerging as well as renowned artists from the so-called New Leipzig School are on display, including Tilo Baumgärtel, Neo Rauch, David Schnell and Matthias Weischer.

Klassik Airleben

"No Tenors needed"

The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra will mark the close of the musical season before the summer break with the traditional, beautiful performance of its popular “Klassik airleben” open-air concerts on 23/24 June 2017.

Today’s most renowned baritones, Luca Pisaroni and Thomas Hampson, will honour Leipzig with appearances in 2017 under the musical direction of Alexander Shelley.

Explore the Leipzig Region: Colditz Castle

Leipzig Region offers a wide range of historic highlights. One you should not miss is Colditz Castle. The history of this iconic castle dates back 1,000 years within which it has witnessed a diverse range of use. However, most famous are the years between 1940 and 1945 when high-level war officers from the Allied forces were held prisoners in the internment camp at Colditz Castle. Despite its escape-proof reputation some POWs (prisoners of war) came up with highly inventive escape plans and managed to flee, which led to the legendary fame of Colditz Castle. Today, the picturesque place overlooking the Mulde River is a popular destination for a day trip from Leipzig. So come and escape to rather than from Colditz!

Welcome to Leipzig

Leipzig is not only famous because of its long trade fair tradition but also because of its multifaceted music and cultural scene. Owing to its unique system of passageways, the historic city centre exudes a distinctive flair. Stylish boutiques and top department stores invite visitors to shop and stroll.

Most of the city’s sights are located within walking distance, e. g. the Old Town Hall, St. Thomas Church, St. Nicholas Church, diverse museums and galleries. Cultural enjoyment is among others provided by the Gewandhaus, the Leipzig Opera or the world-famous St. Thomas Boys Choir.

Get the Leipzig Travel App

The city app for Leipzig is now available for download for all Android and Apple users in the Google Play Store and Apple Store.
Whether you're planning your trip from home or looking for practical information after you've arrived - the Leipzig Travel App has it all: events calendar, information on city tour providers, shopping addresses, Leipzig's bar districts and much more. GPS-linked maps showing you all the nearby attractions make it easy for you to decide what to do next.

LEIPZIG CARD

The LEIPZIG CARD offers the best way to explore and travel within Leipzig. It's available as a 1 or 3 day pass for both individuals and families.